| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.85 | 12.869% | $283.1319 | $283.13 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 5.750% | $165.393 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.60 | 4.761% | $227.9599 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.83 | 3.504% | $203.7269 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 6.281% | $166.3829 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.98 | 5.756% | $87.7563 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.28 | 12.747% | $43.1596 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.49 | $1,177.5105 | $1,177.51 | $1,177.55 | $1,177.60 | |